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ESF Leadership Apprentice Program:
Full Time Job Opportunity Announcement
Announcement Date: July 20, 2010
ESF Leadership Apprentice Program (LAP)
Founded in 2010, the ESF Leadership Apprentice Program is one of ESF's most prestigious programs for rising stars within the organization who have great potential for leadership development. The Program offers exceptional young men and women first-hand experience working on the Executive Team.
Selected individuals will participate in one of 3 opportunities:
1. Month Opportunity: September through August working as a full-time, paid Leadership Apprentice to a Division Head and other Executive Team members. Leadership Apprentices also participate in a Leadership Development program consisting of roundtable discussions with the Founders, Division Heads, and Executive Team Members.
2. 8 Month Opportunity: January through August working as a full-time, paid Apprentice. Leadership Apprentices participate in a Leadership Development program consisting of roundtable discussions with the Founders, Division Heads, and Executive Team Members.
3. 4 Month Opportunity: Mid May through August working as a full time, paid Apprentice
Core Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Demonstrated experience in ESF Team Member role on-site
- Must demonstrate a strong connection to ESF’s mission and thrive in an entrepreneurial environment
- Must be nominated by Site Director and seen as a top performer (top 20%)
- Excellent project management skills
- Strong communicator
- High attention to detail, highly organized
Compensation:
- Monthly stipend for average workweek of 40-50 hours per week
- Medical and Dental benefits available through ESF
- Vacation and holiday pay for Sept-August and January-August positions only.
- Housing available through ESF
The purpose of the ESF Leadership Apprentice Program is to provide gifted and highly motivated young adults (who have worked at ESF in the summers) with some first-hand experience which will help accelerate their careers. LAP members will represent their site in preparation for the upcoming camp season and also have the unique opportunity to work with mentors and colleagues across the Talent Acquisition, Team Development, Admissions, and Dream Camp Departments.
The is a perfect role for a passionate graduate who enjoys both strategic and tactical work, and is highly detail-oriented and organized. This is your chance to help us make your camp site even greater. Successful candidates will be outstanding networkers with strong grassroots communication and organizational skills. They will excel in building relationships with prospective customers and team members, and thrive while managing a team in the spring made up of support staff in our office and seasonal team members.
Applying for the Job:
This is an opportunity to join a fun workplace, have a big impact on kids, and have a high-level of responsibility at an inspirational company. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume, and that you answer several questions which allow us to evaluate your qualifications for the position. The application deadline is August 4.
For more information, please contact Cora Walker at 610-581-0100 ext 261 or cwalker@esfcamps.com.
ESF Leadership Apprentice Program (LAP):
SELECTION CRITERIA
The following Selection Criteria summarize the characteristics shared by every New Leaders principal and are the basis for all admissions decisions.
BELIEFS AND ORIENTATION
Personal Responsibility and Relentless Drive
• Hold self personally accountable for outcomes and results
• Demonstrate relentless drive and determination to achieve outcomes and results
• Exhibit willingness to engage in difficult conversations and make hard decisions
• Exhibit resilience to overcome setbacks and remain constructive despite resistance or failure
• Lead in a way that reflects stated values and beliefs
• Demonstrate a commitment to leadership development
Results Orientation
• Has a track record of achieving goals and results
• Demonstrate and maintain a focus on goals and results
• Demonstrate resourcefulness to achieve goals and results
• Demonstrate willingness and ability to adjust strategies and practices in order to reach goals
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
Problem Solving
• Identify, analyze and prioritize complex problems and key issues
• Analyze and diagnose complex issues
• Develop a strategic plan with concrete outcomes
• Develop effective solutions
• Demonstrate ability to evaluate results and use data to drive decision making
Project Management to Deliver Results
• Articulate a clear vision and goals
• Able to manage time effectively, prioritize, and organize strategies to reach goals
• Multi-task and balance detailed steps with the big picture to ensure successful project completion
• Delegate decision-making and authority in an effective manner
• Monitor a project by assessing milestones and modify plans based on data.
LEADERSHIP QUALITIES
• Mobilize adults to take action toward common goals
• Develop clear direction and shared purpose that guides and unifies the team
• Engage and empower others to take responsibility to achieve results
• Make clear decisions while considering diverse perspectives to reach the best solutions
• Demonstrate the ability to teach other adults and commit to adults’ growth and development
• Build effective teams to meet the needs of the task
Communication and Listening
• Clearly articulate point of view, ideas and rationale
• Possess written and verbal skills to communicate in a clear and concise manner, which is appropriate for
and understood by intended audiences
• Demonstrate poise, confidence and professionalism in diverse situations
• Actively listen to and engage with others
• Possess a leadership voice; inspire and lead through communication and presence
Interpersonal Skills
• Successfully build relationships
• Promote diversity in communication, understanding and engagement
• Treat every adult and camper with respect, dignity and understanding
• Diffuse anger and find common ground to move people toward solutions
• Exhibit confidence, competence and a sense of possibility, including when under pressure
• Accurately read group dynamics to maximize individual strengths
Self-Awareness and Commitment to Ongoing Learning
• Accurately identify technical and interpersonal strengths and areas for development
• Reflect on experiences to grow and develop
• Seek feedback and take action to develop personally and professionally
• Demonstrate humility and willingness to continually improve
• Demonstrate awareness of impact on and perception by others
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